Teaching how to inspect scaffolds in an efficient manner, to establish shortcomings, draw up a correct report of the findings and declare the scaffold safe or not.
The candidate must have the necessary knowledge to ensure:
- The application of measures to avoid persons or objects from falling;
- The application of safety measures to control risks in changing weather conditions;
- The application of the conditions as to the maximum allowable load.
Program
- The training
- The theoretic exam takes 20 minutes (max 30)
- The practical exam takes about 30 minutes
Conditions of admission
- At least 18 years old
- Being in possession of a certificate of medical fitness
Practical
- What to bring with you:
- Identity documents
- Work clothing
- Safety footwear
- Gloves
- Harness with double line
- Helmet
Target audience
- Employees who are able to inspect scaffolds (fixed scaffolds, rolling scaffolds, hanging scaffolds, …) in an efficient manner.
- The scaffold inspector is used by the scaffold user/employer at regular intervals to establish whether or not a scaffold is still safe to be climbed on and to be used.
Results
Knowledge of the dangers and risks of working at height/on scaffolding
Be able to name and describe different types of scaffolding
Be able to name the different resistance classes of scaffolding
Be able to name the principles of the relevant legislation and standards
Be able to describe the skills of all persons involved in the use and assembly of scaffolding
Be able to name the components, characteristics, requirements, dimensions and rejection criteria of scaffolding
Knowledge of the types of anchors
Knowledge of the principles of diagonals
Knowledge of the types of longitudinal beams and their properties
Be able to determine the stability of the working platforms
Describe the loads on the working platform
Knowledge of the requirements for access to the scaffolding
Knowledge of the requirements for passageways and marking
Know when earthing is necessary and how to achieve it
Knowledge of the principles of observation and inspection of fixed scaffolding, see also practice
Knowledge of the principles of observation and inspection of mobile scaffolding, see also practice
Knowledge of the principles of observation and inspection of suspended scaffolding, see also practice
Observation of safe/hazardous situations on a stationary scaffold, depending on the circumstances and the load. All of the following control concepts and points of attention are assessed
Observation of safe/hazardous situations on a mobile scaffold, depending on the circumstances and the load. All of the following control concepts and points of attention are assessed
Observation of safe/hazardous situations on a suspended scaffold, depending on the circumstances and the load. All of the following control concepts and points of attention are assessed
Ability to use the checklist for the inspection prior to commissioning and for regular inspections. All of the following control concepts and points of attention are assessed
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